Roma coach Ranieri hit with massive UEFA fine after Porto clash remarks

Roma coach Claudio Ranieri has been fined 20,000 euros by UEFA following his critical remarks about referee Tobias Stieler and refereeing chief Roberto Rosetti after his side’s Europa League knockout playoff first leg against Porto, Report informs via Football Italia.

The Giallorossi drew 1-1 at the Estadio Do Dragao in mid-February, before securing qualification for the last 16 in the return leg. Still, the former Leicester boss didn’t hide his frustration at the end of the match, hitting out at the referee.

Stieler’s controversial calls included two yellow cards for Bryan Cristante, which reduced Roma to ten men, sparking Ranieri’s fury.

The manager suggested that the referee was biased towards the home team, stating that “he was waiting for something to happen to give them victory.”

The 73-year-old’s criticisms extended to Roberto Rosetti, UEFA’s refereeing chief, questioning the decision to appoint Stieler for the match.